Leadership Resources
Explore books, organizations, academic resources, and practitioner tools that support leadership learning, student development, and experiential education at the University of Windsor.
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The Global Skills Gap in the 21st Century
Authors: Institute of Student Employers and QS Intelligence Unit
This report examines the perceived gap between graduate capabilities and employer expectations. Employers identified problem-solving, teamwork, and communication as some of the most valuable competencies for graduates entering the workforce.
NIRSA Leadership Development Resources
The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association offers leadership development frameworks and student learning resources relevant to campus employers and student affairs professionals.
Recommended Leadership Texts
- Dugan, J. P. (2017). Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives. John Wiley & Sons.
- Komives, S. R., & Dugan, J. P. (2014). Student Leadership Development: Theory, Research, and Practice.
- Northouse, P. G. (2021). Leadership: Theory and Practice. Sage Publications.
Featured Resource: Leadership: Theory and Practice
Peter Northouse’s Leadership: Theory and Practice provides a practical introduction to major leadership theories and their applications. The book explores trait leadership, situational leadership, path-goal theory, psychodynamic leadership, and other widely used frameworks.
The text is accessible for upper-year undergraduate students, graduate students, and practitioners looking to strengthen their understanding of leadership theory and practice.
International Leadership Association
The International Leadership Association connects leadership educators, practitioners, and researchers through conferences, webinars, publications, and professional networking opportunities.
NIRSA
The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association provides leadership development opportunities and learning frameworks for professionals and students involved in campus recreation and student engagement.
Coming Soon
We are currently developing a curated collection of academic journal articles related to student leadership, leadership learning, experiential education, and student development.